About Ranger 888

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Date of Birth
September 9, 1946 (77)
About Ranger 888
Biography:
Born in Auckland. Hunter and shooter (professionally and recreationally) for 54 years. Was actively involved in SAR as a park ranger, and SAR Adviser and Search Coordinator for NZ Police (35 years). NZ Mountain Safety Council bushcraft and firearms safety instructor (22 years).
Location:
West Auckland
Interests:
target shooting, deerstalking, cartridge collecting, pistol shooting
Occupation:
Retired park ranger (35 years service)

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Last Activity
31-05-2024 09:08 PM
Join Date
07-08-2015
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  1. Ranger 888
    Ranger 888 liked post by Ryan On thread : 303 vs wet blanket ?
    I'm questioning why the veracity of the title's gone on to two pages!
    Liked On: 04-07-2020, 06:15 AM
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    Ranger 888 liked post by grandpamac On thread : Basic but not always known.
    Greetings All, As far as shooting handedness and eye dominance goes I suspect that many, if not most can shoot of either shoulder and with either eye. I know that I can. Some however have a dominant...
    Liked On: 25-06-2020, 02:56 PM
  3. Ranger 888
    Ranger 888 liked post by 257weatherby On thread : Alpine ropes harness etc
    If you are going after Tahr in places you need specialist climbing gear, you goin the wrong places. You think it's going to be a tricky recovery, don't bloody shoot at it in the first place! Was...
    Liked On: 16-06-2020, 05:11 PM
  4. Ranger 888
    Ranger 888 liked post by Dama dama On thread : Outdated question on the Police firearms test
    I'm not sure what is unclear about it. You should do all of A,B and C, therefore the correct answer is D
    Liked On: 10-06-2020, 03:33 PM
  5. Ranger 888
    Ranger 888 liked post by deer243 On thread : Search for the Holy Grail of deer
    When it comes to hunting one thing i enjoy most is not actually going bush and getting a deer but exploring new places and areas in search of that hidden deer gem thats out there somewhere, what i...
    Liked On: 07-06-2020, 07:42 PM
  6. Ranger 888
    Ranger 888 liked post by Manchester On thread : Which aperture for a lee enfield No4 mk2
    IAnyway, don't go hunting with bayonet attached, you'd look a real dork. I prefer to avoid being thought a dork while hunting, So don't attach it to the rifle while hunting. Only after i see a...
    Liked On: 06-06-2020, 03:50 PM
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    Ranger 888 liked post by DavidGunn On thread : Educate this Canadian
    NZ has become very soft...I think it is our leadership...here in NZ we still separate the men from the boys, with crowbars...But I am with you I don't really understand why people take a perfectly...
    Liked On: 05-06-2020, 02:49 PM
  8. Ranger 888
    Ranger 888 liked post by kotuku On thread : OUCH
    Guys ,its not a good day today -1st anniversary of my FIL death and Im feeling it .Hence when i typed the above i was to put it mildly just a little pissed off-hence the ratshit diction and grammar....
    Liked On: 05-06-2020, 11:10 AM
  9. Ranger 888
    Ranger 888 liked post by Rushy On thread : OUCH
    It appears to me that they are the victims of a modern PC world. I am not saying that they should not face the charges, I am more just saying that forty years ago they very likely would not have.
    Liked On: 05-06-2020, 11:07 AM
  10. Ranger 888
    Ranger 888 liked post by wsm junkie On thread : Sleep well old boy
    Crap...I hate reading these posts.....always brings back memories of past pooches and of the hard decisions you have to make on their behalf but when its done you know that its the right call for...
    Liked On: 02-06-2020, 09:10 PM
  11. Ranger 888
    Ranger 888 liked post by Tahr On thread : Silly old paddock hunters. Pffttt...
    First post Covid hunt for the the old buggers. Brian shot a nice Fallow. 240 yards. 6.5-06. Restocked the freezers. Some for charities. Some sausages and salamis. 139971 139972
    Liked On: 29-05-2020, 02:59 PM
  12. Ranger 888
    Ranger 888 liked post by Sarvo On thread : Scope level what do you all think?
    I use the corner 4x4 veranda post 10m from my shed/office I usually do not tighten down on 1st days try and go back next and have another look Sometimes - why B if know - I have a lean on :-) But...
    Liked On: 26-05-2020, 09:50 AM
  13. Ranger 888
    Ranger 888 liked post by Finnwolf On thread : Resurgence of interest in the old "Three Oh"?
    The charger clips for Lee-Enfield is base of bullets 1,3 & 5 hard down in the clip and bullets 2 & 4 sitting rim on top of the other bullets rims. That’s the official army method. While it seems...
    Liked On: 22-05-2020, 03:12 PM
  14. Ranger 888
    Ranger 888 liked post by gundoc On thread : Resurgence of interest in the old "Three Oh"?
    I have some excellent examples of .303 rifles in my collection including two pristine Parker Hale standard sporters (No1 and No4). Sadly I cannot focus on front sights anymore, and I have absolutely...
    Liked On: 22-05-2020, 03:11 PM
  15. Ranger 888
    Ranger 888 liked post by erniec On thread : Resurgence of interest in the old "Three Oh"?
    Shot my first deer with a Parker Hale sporter .303
    Liked On: 22-05-2020, 03:10 PM

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